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St. John's University announced that forward Donnie Freeman will miss the entire 2026‑27 campaign after rupturing his Achilles tendon, prompting a roster reshuffle and altering preseason forecasts for the Big East powerhouse.
St. John's will be without forward Donnie Freeman for the 2026‑27 campaign after a ruptured Achilles sustained during a workout, a setback that threatens their bid for a third consecutive conference championship.
St. John's University confirmed that forward Donnie Freeman will sit out the 2026‑27 campaign after rupturing his Achilles tendon in an offseason workout. The injury required surgery and raises questions about the team's prospects in the Big East and the NCAA tournament.
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino has welcomed Spanish guard Gildas Gimenez to the program, a move that underscores the team’s growing global reach and ambition to secure a third straight Big East regular‑season and tournament title.
St. John's basketball team is set to transition into a new era with Ruben Prey stepping into the starting center role, backed by strong endorsements from Coach Pitino and key teammates.
Theo Edema, a 4‑star center originally ranked No.33, will reclassify to the 2026 class and join St. John's this summer, adding depth to a frontcourt that already includes Lazar Stojkovic and Ruben Prey.
Theo Edema, a highly-touted center from the class of 2027, has pledged to St. John's men's basketball and will reclassify to play in the 2026 season.
Highly touted center Theo Edema has pledged to St. John’s University, reclassifying to the 2026 class after a recruitment battle that included Stanford, Maryland and BYU. The 6‑foot‑11, 235‑pound big man brings elite defensive skills and a championship pedigree to the Big East program.
St. John’s University is reshaping its men’s basketball roster with an eye toward seasoned international talent, a move prompted by the NCAA’s recent relaxation of eligibility rules that now permits older, professionally‑exposed players to compete.